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| The Pyramids of Giza |
In May 2009, I traveled across the world to Africa, more specifically Egypt. It was absolutely amazing. The question I get asked the most is why did you go? And honestly, my response is quite simple. Someone told me about the trip, it sounded excited, so I signed up. It wasn't some life long dream of mine to go to Egypt but the opportunity arose so I took a chance and decided to go for it.
The most important thing I learned from traveling to Egypt, is that there are so many wonderful things out there in this world that are just waiting for you to experience them. Life is too short to sit in Minnesota forever, take advantage of opportunities when they come your way because you may never get the chance again. The world is fabulous with so many things to see :)
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| Yes, all the statues were really that big! |
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| The Sphinx |
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| I held a real crocodile, it was their "pet" |
Wow! It looks like you had an amazing time in Egypt! I thought your post was very inspiring when you said life is to short to sit in Minnesota forever. I feel the exact same way! It is easy to get trapped in the day to day routine and not have any adventures. But your post just reminded me how important it is to take the time to and appreciate life and take advantage of amazing opportunities that come your way.
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ReplyDeleteI didn't know that you traveled that much in 2009. I guess I didn't know you much then. I was playing around on google map the other day and toured the Pyramids virtually. Haha, kind of lame but it's the most that I can get as of now. How was the living condition there when you went and what program did you go with?
Mary
Mary - That would be kind of cool to see them virtually, I may have to check it out. I could compare the two :) As far as living conditions go, we stayed in a tiny hotel, where the elevator only allowed 2 people at a time and there were no doors, it was really creepy. We also stayed on a cruise ship part of the time, which was really nice. For the people that actually live in Egypt, most houses do not have roofs. They are simply cement walls with open tops. It was really weird to see, but they pretty much never get rain so they have nothing to worry about. I went through a program at my local community college, I went as a student with them and took it as a study abroad class.
ReplyDeleteWow, that's really cool Kristy. Not many people can say they've been to Egypt. I'm really wanting to study abroad within the year. Where is the next place on your wishlist?
ReplyDeleteLauren you so should! I would love to go again. I am hoping that next I can make it to Europe or Australia next. Both fabulous places I could spend way too much time in. I debating looking for internships and volunteer work somewhere other than the United States just for fun :)
ReplyDeleteWow, wow, WOW! That's so exciting! I've never had the opportunity to travel out of the US but I'm dying to get out and travel around sometime in the near future. Your trip looked incredible. It's awesome that you've been so proactive about getting out and seeing the world so young. I'm amazed. Your photos were fantastic.
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